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  1. 03-05-2015, 04:06 PM #1
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    mazdaspeed wheels on 1996 NA

    hi guys, I'm running an NA 1996 with Mazdaspeed 17" wheels, what tire size did you recommend?
    I feel like I'm running without tires!
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    Personally, 17 is just too big of a rim for the NA. You're probably going to need some rubber bands
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    Quote Originally Posted by SAMUEL View Post
    hi guys, I'm running an NA 1996 with Mazdaspeed 17" wheels, what tire size did you recommend?
    I feel like I'm running without tires!
    Thats because Miatas are UNUSUALLY sensitive to wheel weight, and any '17 rim will be too heavy for a comfortable Miata driving experience. Out here in CO, even Mazdaspeed Miatas are driven on '15 lightweight rims!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Demon I Am View Post
    Personally, 17 is just too big of a rim for the NA. You're probably going to need some new wheels
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